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pe07_pgs_04_05rev.qxd:Layout 1 6/28/10 12:10 PM Page 4 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Volume 38, Number 7, July 2010 FEATURES Performance Gains Make Efficiency Choices Easier High-efficiency Flushometers — Which types are right based on building age, drain conditions and other factors Story on page 46 COLUMNS Choosing the Appropriate Actuator for a Control Valve Valve actuators provide remote operation of control valves, which is very essential for increased working safety. Story on page 52 The Importance of Providing a Proper Hydration Environment Make drinking water more accessible and appealing. Story on page 56 Thumbs up for Hands-Free Manufacturers have expended numerous resources and utilized state-of-the-art technologies to enhance hands-free efficiencies. Story on page 108 Symmons Industries: Trusted in the Plumbing Industry for More Than 70 Years Symmons offers a variety of durable, reliable and beautifully designed plumbing fittings for residential and commercial applications. Story on page 114 6 From the Publisher: A successful 20 years 22 Designer’s Guide: The ‘Poopy Paper’ receives national attention 28 Code Classroom: 2012 Plumbing Code Update 32 FPE Corner: Protection of sprinklers against damage by earthquakes — Part 2 36 Solar Solutions: Flat Plate Collectors – heating vs. cooling by climate 40 Heating Help: Pump and circumstance The Art of the Flush Performance Gains Make Efficiency Choices Easier Inside this issue: 2010 Manufacturer Spotlights The Importance of Providing a Proper Hydration Environment Choosing the Appropriate Actuator for a Control Valve INDUSTRY NEWS & OTHER DEPARTMENTS 8 | Acorn Engineering & Jay R. Smith announce affiliation and unification 8 | A. O. Smith enters into a tankless water heater joint venture with Takagi 8 | Aalberts to acquire 100% of Conbraco shares 10 | Buro Happold wins NYSSPE ‘Project of the Year’ 12 | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Designates UPC, UMC as Codes of Practice at veterans cemeteries nationwide 12 | SolarLogic LLC hosts training 14 | IAPMO offers backflow training 18 | THE BIM REPORT 102-106 | NEW PRODUCTS 110-112 | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 116 | CLASSIFIEDS 118 | AD INDEX Page 4/Plumbing Engineer July 2010
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